Divinity: A question of Honor
Chapter ten
Serenity arrived at Chronos' palace and knowing her way to the living room she came in, when she got there she saw Ananké with her child in her arms and smiled.
"Serenity" she said softly.
Serenity smiled back "Is this a bad timing?"
"No, not at all…I was just sleeping Pluto" Ananké said "Chronos is in his study"
Serenity smiled and nodded "I just want to take a look to your gorgeous baby" she came close.
Pluto was beautiful; she had a soft olive skin, dark hair and a pair of burgundy eyes. She was the personification of mystery, named after the planet where they lived; the rightful princess of Pluto looked at the lunar queen.
"She's gorgeous" Serenity said softly.
Ananké smiled "Thank you"
"I'll go see Chronos" Serenity said, Ananké nodded "Feel yourself at home"
Chronos was sitting in his chair silently in the studio when he heard a soft knock on the door "Come in" he said.
The door opened and Serenity showed her face through the space of the open door "Good day"
"Serenity" Chronos smiled at her and stood up "Come on in, what a pleasant surprise"
Serenity nodded "Since you became a father, well, we haven't seen each other much, but you have a very good reason…Pluto is adorable"
Chronos chuckled softly "Thank you, please, sit…can I get you something to drink? I just ordered some tea"
"Tea is fine, thank you" Serenity sat on the chair in front of Chronos' desk "I brought her a gift, actually" Serenity placed a small box on the desk.
"You shouldn't bother little flower" Chronos took the small box and opened, he gasped in surprise "It's a very beautiful necklace, thank you"
"I think that color suits her perfectly…" Serenity said softly.
A maid interrupted them and came in with a silver tray with a matching pot and cups. Chronos took the tray from the maid's hands and placed it on the table near the window between two small couches "Thank you Isamiel" Chronos said, the maid bowed and turned to leave closing the door behind her.
"This place is better than the desk to have tea, I always sit here and read something when I'm not in Olympus or when Pluto is asleep" he joked.
Serenity moved from the chair to the small dark couch that contrasted with her white dress and fair skin "I'll serve you" she poured the tea in his cup first and to hers with grace.
"Thank you little flower" Chronos blew the steam coming out of his cup of tea and noticed Serenity was looking at him, he raised an eye brow "What is what you want to know?"
Serenity looked at him carefully "Why are you still trying to hurt Gaia?" she asked him "I thought you said you were going to leave her alone…"
Chronos frowned "Why do you say that? I would never hurt her; you know how much she means to me"
Serenity took a sip of her tea and placed it down on the table "I saw Nut the other day…she looked mortified, I had to ask her if everything was alright and she broke into tears"
"Nut?" Chronos frowned in confusion "I do understand she misses her daughter but, I don't see why you would ask me if we are still trying to hurt Gaia. I talked to Zeus until I could convince him to leave them alone…"
"She seemed worried about something, like if something was about to happen" Serenity said sadly.
Chronos sighed "There are some that didn't agreed to the treaty but they can't do much, Zeus gave an order we all have to follow, including you little flower"
Serenity gasped, Chronos looked at her seriously "I know you saw her"
The lunar queen lowered her gaze "I went to say goodbye…"
"And to meet her child am I correct?"
Serenity raised her face, her eyes shining with tears "I just couldn't believe what they were saying about that child was true, I still don't believe it…"
Chronos placed a hand over Serenity's "Little flower, I understand you miss her…but this time, you have to stop going to Earth…" the Lord of Time half smiled "Besides, that boy is under great protection"
Serenity half smiled "When I saw her carrying her child, she looked so beautiful…"
"Did you see the boy?" Chronos asked.
Serenity nodded "Gaia let me hold him and when I look down he was watching me with those deep blue eyes…that took my breath away, seconds after like if he knew who I was, he smiled at me"
"He is a kind boy…like his mother" Chronos said.
"But why then everyone is so afraid of him?" Serenity asked.
"Because…" Chronos said "Gods like to be superior…we cannot accept that link between that realm and this one, but one day they will understand"
Serenity smiled "I'm so glad I can talk to you…"
Chronos smiled at Serenity "Me too little flower, me too"
Chronos laid back in his seat and crossed his arms still with a smile on his face "You know…you look pretty good, things gotten better with Athan am I right?"
Serenity blushed "Yes… we talked and I decided to give him another chance"
"I'm glad, second chances can bring magical things" Chronos said.
"What do you mean?" Serenity asked.
Chronos came forward and rested his arms on the table "You just give some time to time and you'll see the magic develop"
"Oooh! What is this?" Gaia was sitting on the floor in the living room with Eros, Obelix, Aurea and Leonidas, the five of them were sitting there because Endymion called for them, everybody was shocked how he could recognized his closest companions with so accuracy.
"Wooden soldiers! Like papa and Leonidas!" Gaia cheered her son, Endy giggled and clapped his hands.
They had celebrated with the court, the three kingdom royals and strolled by the city, it was passed eight o' clock and there were only them enjoying of the young prince.
King Odell and Queen Narella were sitting on the couch in front of them, watching their grandson enjoy his presents, Queen Narella observed Gaia and noticed something was wrong with her, despite the fact she was laughing and cheering all day her eyes never lied. She was sad and she kind of knew why.
Gaia told her about her father's sudden visit and how he denied his grandson, what he came to do and what he said to her, she remembered her dear daughter in law crying. Eros knew as well about this, so as Aurea and even though it happened half a year ago, her heart was still hurt.
"A year has passed since this little angel came to our lives" Queen Narella said.
Gaia looked up to her and smiled "I know…and today he said his first word"
Eros chuckled "He likes Obelix, how wouldn't he? They pray together every day"
Endymion turned to see his father with curious eyes and smiled "Papa" he said and pointed at him.
Eros eyes widened in surprise, everyone in the room gasped "Did…he just …" he trailed off.
"He called you papa" Gaia said amazed, Eros eyes started to fill with tears.
Endymion then turned to see his mother with the same curious look and pointed her with his index finger "Mama" and walked towards her.
Gaia waited for him with her arms wide open; she hugged her son with all her might "My love…"
"He just said Obelix, Papa and Mama in one day, I guess you too had your birthday present" Aurea said happily.
Endymion started to play with his mothers hair, sign that he was feeling tired and sleepy, Gaia noticed it and smiled "It's mimi time for Endy"
"Is he playing with your hair?" Eros asked softly.
Gaia nodded "Yes and caressing my cheek with his other hand"
"Well then, I guess it's time to call it a day…we all need our rest" King Odell said rising from the couch, Queen Narella followed.
Aurea also stood up from her chair "Do you want me to help you Gaia?" she asked.
"No Aurea, I'll take care of him…he's practically falling asleep as we speak, I'll change his diaper and his clothes into something more comfortable, you go on and get some rest, you did enough for today, I'll see you tomorrow" Gaia smiled at her brunette friend, Aurea nodded "Very well"
Eros stood up as well and walked with Gaia and his son to Endymion's chambers, when he was passing through the door he padded Leonidas's shoulder encouraging to speak to Aurea, the general told Eros about his feelings towards Aurea and the king told him that the only way she could open her heart up to him open was him opening his hear up to her first.
Obelix was the last to leave the living room leaving Aurea and Leonidas alone, Aurea was feeling nervous by what Gaia had told her about Leonidas and to distract herself she started to pick up Endymion's toys from the floor.
Leonidas started helping her picking up some wooden blocks that were spread all over the floor, Aurea noticed "You don't have to do this General…" she said softly.
"No…it's not a problem for me to help you with this" Leonidas said sheepishly.
Aurea blushed, for the very first time she didn't know what to say or how to act near a man, she was always so honest with everybody and was never afraid to speak up her mind but this have never happened to her before.
The brunette maid nodded "Thank you…"
Leonidas smiled "My pleasure"
They continued picking up the wooden pieces when they saw the last piece and both walked to grab it and bumped in their heads by accident making Aurea fall to the floor.
Leonidas eyes widened in shock "I'm so sorry!" he extended his hand out to her.
Aurea took it "Thank you…" Leonidas nodded.
Aurea turned to leave when she stopped in her tracks and turned to look at the general "I always have a cup of tea before I go to bed…I was wondering if you would like to join me?"
Leonidas smiled at her and nodded "I would love to"
Eros was reading on the bed when Gaia entered the bedroom and went to the bathroom to put on her night gown. The terran king turned to look at his wife when she walked out of the bathroom and sit on her vanity to start brushing her dark hair.
"Did he fall asleep?" he asked.
"Almost immediately, he was very tired" she said to his reflection in the mirror.
Eros sighed and started to read again his book, Gaia watched him from the mirror on her vanity "What?" she smiled.
"Nothing…" the king said playfully.
Gaia walked to the bed where her husband was lying and watched him carefully, her hand caressed his face with tenderness "I know you too well Eros…"
Eros chuckled "I sighed because I'm the happiest man alive…we are together and have a beautiful and healthy son"
Gaia blushed "He called you papa today"
"That's the best word I've ever heard in my life…" Eros said happily.
"He's growing up so fast…" Gaia said.
"But we will enjoy every minute we have with him, watch him grow and become a man" Eros said softly and kissed his wife's cheek.
"I love you Eros, you and Endymion are my dream come true" Gaia said softly and snuggled next to her husband.
"And you are mine" Eros said softly, his hand played with her dark hair.
"I know you are sad because of what happened with your father" Eros said.
Gaia sat in front of her husband in Buddha style, Eros couldn't get enough of his wife, he looked at her delicate body, her perfect flawless skin, her dark hair framing her face and falling graciously down her back and to make the picture more perfect a strap of her night gown fell graciously from her shoulder.
"It hurts me, but I can't do anything about it…it's their decision" Gaia said softly "Like Aurea said, we have more Endymion for us" she giggled trying to light up the moment.
Eros chuckled "She's right, she adores him"
Gaia nodded "Yes…she's officially his nana"
"I think more than that, I think she's his godmother" Eros said.
Gaia smiled and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear "Speaking of Aurea…do you think Leonidas will try to talk to her? I would love to see them together, she needs a strong man by her side and he needs a spark like her to spice up his life…"
Eros raised a brow "Spice up his life?"
Gaia nodded "Yes, I adore Leonidas, he's a wonderful friend…but, you must agree with me…he's a little bit dull"
Eros laughed "Dull…"
"Yes…" Gaia said.
"Well, comparing him to Aurea…he IS sure a dull person" Eros said.
"They're a perfect couple, if Aphrodite were here she would agree with me and actually be proud of me" Gaia said "She's Leonidas' perfect match"
"Don't jump to conclusions this fast, Leonidas is a little too slow…and Aurea a little too fast, so…let's just see what happens, so do not expect too much action from him these days…" Eros said.
"Let's just give time, some time" Gaia smiled.
A/N: Sorry to update so late! but here it is and I hope you like it. Thank you for keep reading the story...As always I'll be waiting for your reviews, have a nice week and we'll se on wednesday for a new update ;)
I do not own SM just this plot and some of the characters.